itching
Needing to scratch
Itching is an irritating skin sensation that provokes scratching.
The word works as both noun and adjective: The itching kept me awake, my itching scalp.
Figuratively, itching describes restless eagerness: itching to get started, itching for a fight.
An itching palm suggests someone eager for bribes or money.
Superficial wound or mark
- prickleTiny sharp point
- tingleSlight stinging sensation
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
irritation · soreness · rawness · chafing · redness · inflammation · fidgeting · squirming
Zinc oxide skin soother
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- salveTopical healing preparation
lotion · aloe · oatmeal bath · cold compress · soothing · relief · cream · moisturizer
Allergy-response compound
- allergensImmune reaction triggers
- hivesRaised itchy skin reaction
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
dermatitis · pollen · dust · pet dander · mold · antihistamine · anaphylaxis · swelling
Medical term for itching
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- scabiesMite-caused skin infestation
- fungalOf or like mushrooms
- chickenpoxContagious blistering viral infection
shingles · lice · mosquito bite · poison ivy · athlete's foot · ringworm · dry skin · jaundice
Intense prolonged craving
- cravingPowerful urge to have
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- hankeringPersistent strong desire
- achePersistent dull discomfort
pining · urge · impulse · eagerness · hunger · thirst · compulsion · obsession
Intensely wanting something
- impatientUnwilling to wait
- anxiousTroubled by uncertainty
- restlessUnable to be still
- antsyRestlessly eager or nervous
fidgety · excited · countdown · suspense · expectant · on edge · champing at the bit · raring to go
Urge to travel
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
- itchy trigger fingerImpulse to act rashly
- restlessnessState of unease
- chomping at the bitEager and impatient
scratch
Superficial wound or mark
stinging · irritation · soreness · rawness · chafing · redness · inflammation · fidgeting · squirming · crawling
calamine
Zinc oxide skin soother
- hydrocortisoneAdrenal steroid hormone
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
salve · lotion · aloe · oatmeal bath · cold compress · soothing · relief · cream · moisturizer · cortisone
histamine
Allergy-response compound
eczema · dermatitis · pollen · dust · pet dander · mold · antihistamine · anaphylaxis · swelling · welts
pruritus
Medical term for itching
- psoriasisImmune system attacks skin cells
- scabiesMite-caused skin infestation
- fungalOf or like mushrooms
chickenpox · shingles · lice · mosquito bite · poison ivy · athlete's foot · ringworm · dry skin · jaundice · neuropathy
yearning
Intense prolonged craving
ache · pining · urge · impulse · eagerness · hunger · thirst · compulsion · obsession · jonesing
eager
Intensely wanting something
antsy · fidgety · excited · countdown · suspense · expectant · on edge · champing at the bit · raring to go · can't sit still
itchy feet
Urge to travel
- wanderlustCraving for distant places
- itchy trigger fingerImpulse to act rashly
- restlessnessState of unease
- symptomsfever, headache, pain, nausea, rash
- allergy symptomshives, sneezing, rash, swelling, wheezing
- bodily sensationspain, ache, tingling, burning, numbness
- body discomfortsburning, stinging, aching, throbbing, cramping
- shaving problemsrazor burn, nicks, cuts, ingrown hairs, razor bumps
- side effectsnausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, rash
itchingsoothing
Reducing distress or discomfort
numb · soothed · comfortable · relieved · desensitized
itchingreluctant
Unwilling to act
indifferent · apathetic · unenthusiastic · disinclined · unwilling
- itching for
- itching toImpatiently wanting to
- itching powderSubstance causing skin irritation
- itching to start
- chronic itchingOngoing prickly skin sensation
- anal itchingIrritation around the rectum